GREE+ APP AND UNIVERSAL WIFI

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

MANUAL
Thank you for choosing a
Gree WIFI compatible system.
Managing your comfort has never been easier, thanks to the highly advanced
WIFI control capabilities built into your Gree system. With the intuitive, easy-
to-use GREE+ smartphone app, you can control your Gree Heat Pump and Air
Conditioner – all from your phone.

You can feel confident in your selection because the same pride in
craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that goes into millions of other
Gree installed products worldwide has gone into the Universal WIFI system and
GREE+ app. Please read this operation manual carefully before use and retain it
for future reference.

Table of Contents

Smartphone Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Startup and Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Special Function Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SMARTPHONE CONTROLS

Control the comfort – with your smartphone!

For the ultimate in convenience, selected Gree Heat Pump and Air Conditioner models feature a built-in intelligent
WiFi capability and GREE+ SmartPhone app. This allows you to operate the unit through your smartphone anywhere a
WIFI network can be found. The GREE+ app is compatible with devices using standard Android or iOS operating systems.

Operating System Requirements for your smartphone:

iOS System supports iOS 7.0 and above.
Android System supports Android 4.0 and above.

Adding the GREE+ app to your phone.

Step 1.
Select and download the GREE+ app.
Scan QR code at right to open the GREE+ app selection page.
From the GREE+ app selection page, choose either the Apple Get GREE+ App
Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android Operating Systems
to download the GREE+ app to your phone. Operating System
Selection Page

Step 2.
ADD THE APP TO YOUR PHONE.
Download the GREE+ app directly to your phone from the
Apple Store or Google Play Store. When the GREE+ app has
successfully downloaded to your phone, close the Apple Store or
Google Play Store app.

Apple Store Google Play Store

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SMARTPHONE CONTROLS

Registering your Gree unit on the Gree Universal WIFI System.

Step 1.
Turn ON the unit’s WIFI interface.
Remote Controls with a “WIFI” button: turn ON the Gree system. Press and hold the “WIFI”
button for 10 seconds until the unit beeps for the second time and the WIFI icon appears
on the display. Repeat the procedure to turn WIFI mode OFF.

Remote with WIFI button

Remote controls without a “WIFI” button: press and hold both the “Mode” and “Turbo”
buttons for 10 seconds until the unit beeps for the second time and the WIFI icon
appears on the display. Repeat the procedure to turn WIFI mode OFF.

Remote without WIFI button

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Step 2.
Launch the GREE+ app on your smartphone.
Locate the GREE+ icon on your phone. Tap the icon to launch the app.

Step 3.
Sign up for Gree Universal WIFI access.
The GREE+ Login screen will be displayed.
For first-time users, select the “Sign Up” button to create an
account and register your Gree unit on the Gree Universal
WIFI System.

On the Sign Up screen, you should

-Create a User Name
-Enter your email address
-Create a password
-Select region (i.e., North America) Login Screen 1st Time Sign Up Screen
Then tap “Sign Up” button.

For future reference, record the user name, email address and password used to set up your account.

User Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Password: ___________________________________________________________________________________

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SMARTPHONE CONTROLS

Step 4.
Add your WIFI network to the GREE+ app.
This is the local WIFI network the Gree unit will be connected to and
communicating through. From the My Home screen, tap the “+”
button to add your WIFI network. Select your home or office WIFI
network and enter the WIFI network password. If you want GREE+
to remember your network password, check the box (optional).
Tap the “Search for Device” button.

Step 5.
Add your Gree unit to the GREE+ app. WIFI Network Screen

GREE+ will search your WIFI network for Gree units.

When a Gree unit is found, it will automatically be registered on

the Gree Universal WIFI system. GREE+ will display the device
name (ex., AC5bcf) of your Gree unit.

Step 6.
RETURNING TO THE HOME SCREEN.
Tap the back “<” button to return to the My Home screen.
Your Gree unit will be displayed on the My Home screen.

Turn your Gree unit “ON” and “OFF” by tapping the

circle button. Registration Confirmation
Screen
For a full screen display, tap the Gree unit display.

Unit “OFF” My Home Screen Unit “ON” My Home Screen Unit “ON” Full Screen

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Startup and Operation

Customize the GREE+ app on your smartphone.

Step 1.
Settings
Tap the “Settings” button to open the settings screen.
From the settings screen, you can customize the Gree unit
name, lock the device and check your version of Firmware.

Step 2.
customize
Set a custom name for your Gree unit for easy and quick
identification (ex., Living Room, Den, Bedroom). To change the
Settings Screen
device name, tap on the current device name and then type
in a new name.

Step 3.
Turn On/Off Privacy Lock Mode.
Privacy Lock Mode prevents unauthorized access to the unit
controls and prevents unauthorized users from tampering with
system settings. Turn Lock on and off by sliding the Device Lock
button to the right or left to lock or unlock.

Step 4. Home Screen

Return to Full Screen Display.
Tap the “Save” button.

Step 5.
Return to my home screen.
Tap the “<” button to return to this screen.

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Startup and Operation

Add up to four Gree units to the GREE+ app on your smartphone.

Repeat the “Registering your Gree unit on the Gree Universal WIFI System” section
above for each new device.

Single Unit Screen

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°F

72
°F

Multiple Units Screen

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Startup and Operation

OPERATING MODE
Select “Auto”, “Cool”, “Dry”, “Fan” or “Heat” by sliding the
mode icon right or left on the smartphone display. The modes
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°F

will be displayed as follows:

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°F

See Remote Controller instructions for detailed operation of

these modes.

Heat Mode Cool Mode

ADJUST TEMPERATURE SETTING
Room temperature setting can be adjusted between 61°F to
86°F by scrolling to the room temperature icon right or left
on the smartphone display.

Temperature Setting

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Startup and Operation

FAHRENHEIT °F/CELSIUS °C SCREEN

Initially, the GREE+ app will display temperatures in °F.
To switch the display to °C, tap the °F icon on the smartphone
Screen. Repeat the procedure to switch the display back to °F.

FAN MODES
Fahrenheit °F/Celcius °C Screen
Fan mode can be adjusted by sliding the fan icon right or left on the
smartphone screen. The fan modes will be displayed as follows:

See Remote Controller instructions for detailed operation.

Fan Mode Screens

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Special function group

OPEN SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

The GREE+ app has multiple special functions to improve your
comfort, save time and lower energy usage. Tap the “Function”
icon to open the Special Function window.

Special Functions
Ventilate
This function is not included with your system.

X-FAN MODE
Ventilate Mode
When operating in humid areas, the unit has a DRY COIL function
called X-Fan. This function will allow the indoor fan to run for a
pre-determined amount of time after the unit is turned off (cooling
or dry modes) to ensure that additional moisture is removed from
coil. Turn the X-Fan feature on by tapping the “Function”
button and then the “X-Fan” button. Tap again to turn off.

X-Fan Mode

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HEALTH MODE
This function is not included with your system.

Health Mode

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Special function group

UNIT DISPLAY LIGHT ON/OFF

Turn the indoor unit display on by tapping the “Function”
button and then the “Light” button. Tap again to turn it back off.

Unit Screen Control

Unit Screen OFF Unit Screen ON

ENERGY SAVING MODE

Energy Saving mode will automatically select the optimal compressor
and fan speeds to allow for energy savings while operating in Cooling
or Heating modes. The compressor and fan will automatically slow
down as the room temperature reaches the set point. Turn the Energy
Saving on and off by tapping the “Function” button and then
the “SE” $ button.

Energy Saving Mode

FREEZE GUARD (46°F Heating)

Freeze Guard mode (or vacation mode) will automatically
maintain room temperature above 46°F. Turn Freeze Guard on
and off by tapping the “Function” button and then the “46°F” °F

heating button. Freeze Guard can only be activated in heat mode.

Freeze Guard Mode

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Special function group

VERTICAL SWING LOUVERS

Turn the Vertical (Up & Down) Swing Louvers on and off by tapping the “Function”
button and then the “Vertical Swing Louver” button.

To adjust the discharge air direction, tap on the Up & Down button under the icon to bring up
the Swing Louver Setting screen. Then, tap the desired vertical air discharge direction.

NOTE: Multiple air directions can be selected by sliding across the screen icons.

Vertical Swing Louvers

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HORIZONTAL SWING LOUVERS

Turn the Horizontal (Left & Right) Swing Louvers on and off by
tapping the “Function” button and then the “Horizonal Swing Louver” button.

To adjust the discharge air direction, tap the Left & Right button under the icon to bring up
the Swing Louver Setting screen. Then, tap the desired horizonal air discharge direction.

NOTE: Multiple air directions can be selected by sliding across the screen icons.

Horizontal Swing Louvers

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Special function group

SLEEP MODE
Sleep mode will automatically adjust room temperature during your
sleep time. This slight change in temperature will not affect your
comfort level due to the natural effects that sleeping has on the body,
but it will save on energy consumption and lower your electric bill.
For more information, see Sleep Modes in the remote controller
instructions. Turn Sleep Mode ON and OFF by tapping the “Function”
button and then the “Sleep” Button
Sleep Mode

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Special function group

SLEEP MODE Settings

The Gree unit contains between 1 to 4 different Sleep mode functions depending on the model. To select
a Sleep Mode, tap the “Sleep” title under the Sleep icon to open the Sleep Setting screen.

From the Sleep Setting screen, you can select a desired sleep function. You can select the Expert, Nap,
Tradition or DIY Sleep functions by tapping the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Sleep Setting Screen

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Special function group

Expert sleep mode

Expert Sleep Mode Screen

NAP sleep mode

Nap Sleep Mode Screen

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Tradition sleep mode

Tradition Sleep Mode Screen

DIY sleep mode

DIY Sleep Mode Screen

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Special function group

TIMER MODE
Timer mode will automatically turn the unit ON or OFF on a selected day and time to save on energy consumption and
lower your electric bill.

Program Timer Mode by tapping the “Function” button and then the “Timer” button. This will bring up the
Preset List screen. The Preset List will be empty the first time using Timer Mode. Afterwards, this screen will be a quick
reference to the daily Timer program. To create a Timer program, tap the “Plus Sign” button at the bottom of the
screen to launch the Add Preset screen.

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Special function group

In the Add Preset screen, the unit can be programmed to turn ON and OFF on specific days of the week and time of day.

Select the specific days of the week the unit will turn ON or OFF by tapping the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

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Special function group

Select the specific time of day the unit will turn ON or OFF by scrolling the Hour and Minute screen UP and DOWN.

To have the unit turn ON at the programmed time, tap the “ON” button or tap the “OFF” button for the unit to turn OFF.

Then tap the “Save” button to save the program and return to the Preset List screen.

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Special function group

The Preset List will list the new program. The optional ON/OFF slide button allows you to activate or deactivate your program.

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Tap the “+” button to add another program period or tap the back “<” button to return to the full screen.

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Special function group

Humidify Mode
Humidify mode will automatically control the humidity in the room. Turn Humidify Mode ON and OFF by tapping
the “Function” button and then the “Humidify” button.

Humidify Mode Screen

Humidify Mode Setting

To set a humidity level, tap the “Humidify” title under the Humidify icon to open the Humidify Setting
screen. From the Humidify Setting screen, you can select a humidify function. You can select the Intelligent,
Continuous, or Manual Humidifying functions by tapping the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Intelligent
humidifying

Humidify Setting Screen

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Intelligent humidifying

Intelligent
humidifying

Intelligent Humidifying Mode Screen

Continuous humidifying

Intelligent
humidifying

Continuous Humidifying Mode Screen

Manual humidifying
Intelligent
humidifying

Manual Humidifying Mode Screen

Tap the Back “<” button to return to the full screen.

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INDOOR NOISE MODE

Indoor Noise Mode will automatically control the unit noise in the room. Turn Indoor Noise Mode ON and OFF
by tapping the “Function” button and then the “Indoor Noise” button.

Indoor Noise Mode Screen

INDOOR NOISE MODE SETTING

To set an indoor noise level, tap the “Indoor Noise” title under the Indoor Noise icon
to open the Indoor Noise Setting display.

Indoor Noise

Indoor Noise Setting Screen

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Special function group

From the Indoor Noise Setting screen, the Indoor Noise Function can be turned ON and OFF by sliding
the ON/OFF button right or left. With the Indoor Noise function ON, the Indoor Noise level can be set by
sliding Noise Level scale to the desire level.

Indoor Noise Indoor Noise

Indoor Noise Setting Screen

Tap the Back “<” button to return to the full screen.

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Special function group

Area Fan
Area fan mode allows you to customize the unit airflow in the room to greater overall comfort. Turn Area
Fan Noise Mode ON and OFF by tapping the “Function” button and then the “Area Fan” button.

Area Fan Mode Screen

Area Fan setting

To customize the indoor air flow, tap the “Area Fan” title under the Area Fan icon to
open the Area Fan Setting display.

Area Fan Setting Screen

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Special function group

First, turn Area Fan ON by sliding the “Area Fan” button on the right and a person icon will appear
on the screen.

Next, configure the room airflow sliding the person icon to the approximate main living area in the
room. Then, slide the unit right or left to the approximate mounting location on the wall. This
will direct unit airflow to the specific area in the room.

To avoid unit airflow directly at the main living area in the room, slide the “No BLOW Person” button to
the right. This will direct the airflow around the specific area.

Tap the Back “<” button to return to the full screen.

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Purity
This function is not included with your system.

Purity Mode

Save Guide
This function is not included with your system.

Save Guide Mode

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troubleshooting

HELP AND UPDATES

Scan the QR Code for “Help” and updates to the GREE+ app.

Scan for Help

Common Network Setting Problems
If WiFi control fails, check the following items one by one:
• Make sure electrical power is turned on to the outdoor and indoor units.
• Make sure WiFi function is turned ON as normal

To reset WiFi module

If the remote controller has a “WIFI” button, press until the unit emits a beep sound. WIFI module is successfully reset.
If the remote does not have a WIFI button, press “MODE” and “TURBO” buttons simultaneously. When the
unit emits a beep sound, WiFi module is successfully reset.

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